“Volpolo di Sapaio” Rosso Bolgheri DOC 2023 (BIO)

Podere Sapaio | Tuscany
Podere Sapaio | Loc. Lo Scopaio 212 | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

09902323 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

On the Costa degli Etruschi, where the Maestrale blows in from the Tyrrhenian Sea and the waves crash just ten kilometres away, Massimo Piccin has been realising his dream of the perfect Bordeaux blend since 1999. Under his visionary hand and the advice of the renowned OenologistCarlo Ferrini, the modest farm in Castagneto Carducci has grown into a 40-hectare vineyard that is now one of Bolgheri's most respected addresses. Volpolo embodies the pure essence of this exceptional location between the municipalities of Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona; the name is a tribute to the ancient Tuscan grape variety Volpola and at the same time an expression of the deep roots in the Bolgheri terroir. This organically certified cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot thrives on the estate's 27 different soil types – a mosaic of sand, clay, limestone and sea pebbles, which owes its mineral richness to the former marshlands. The proximity to the sea provides the vines with the constant ventilation and intense light that allow Bordeaux varieties to mature to unimagined complexity.

Cherry red colour and violet reflections. The nose unfolds a captivating composition of blackcurrants and cherries, paired with floral notes of violets and spicy accents of cedar and cigar box. The palate reveals the full class of this exceptional vintage: full-bodied and structured, with velvety, elegant tannins and lively acidity. The 14-month maturation in French barriques and tonneaux gives the wine its harmonious balance between power and finesse. A hint of roasted tobacco in the finish emphasises the class of this "second" wine, which regularly surprises critics and connoisseurs alike. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, dense ruby violet colour. Intense and clear nose with ripe blackberries, followed by cocoa, some forest floor and leather. Very juicy fruit on the palate, well-integrated, sweetish tannins. Retronasal with preserved plums. Elegant, fruit-accentuated final." Falstaff

"This is stylish and elegant, sporting black currant, blackberry, earth, licorice and spice flavors. Firms up on the finish yet stays long and balanced overall." Wine Spectator

"Firm and structured, but with a lush and velvety flow. Aromas of juicy fruit overlaid with spices, cedar and walnuts. On the palate, it is full and broad, with a firm, lingering finish. Powerful and long." James Suckling